Ricardo Jimenez Oreamuno

About

Politician who served as President of Costa Rica on three separate occasions: 1910 to 1914, 1924 to 1928, and 1932 to 1936. During his time as President he created the National Insurance Bank and founded the Ministry of Health.

Before Fame

He was a prominent lawyer.

Trivia

He was faced during his first term in 1910 with the rebuilding of one of the biggest cities in Costa Rica when it was hit by an earthquake.

Family Life

His father, Jesus Jimenez, was also a two-time president.

Associated With

He, like Oscar Arias, has served as President of Costa Rica multiple times.